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Neymar

Alisson Becker unfazed by doubts over Brazil heading into World Cup

Brazil's Alisson Becker during the press conference ahead of their World Cup match against Morocco.
Brazil's Alisson Becker during the press conference ahead of their World Cup match against Morocco.

Neymar still absent from Brazil training as squad celebrate Ancelotti's birthday

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil v Panama - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 31, 2026 Brazil's Neymar before the match REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Brazil v Panama - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 31, 2026 Brazil's Neymar before the match REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

Give Brazil the respect we deserve at the World Cup, says Bruno Guimaraes

Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates a goal during a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Chile at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on Sept 4, 2025.
Brazil's Bruno Guimaraes celebrates a goal during a World Cup 2026 qualifier against Chile at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on Sept 4, 2025.

Neymar skips Cleveland trip with Brazil as he continues recovery

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Coritiba - Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil - May 17, 2026 Santos' Neymar reacts REUTERS/Jean Carniel/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Coritiba - Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil - May 17, 2026 Santos' Neymar reacts REUTERS/Jean Carniel/File Photo

Neymar aims for final World Cup bow as Brazil put faith in stricken talisman

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks to media ahead of the World Cup - Museu do Amanha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 18, 2026 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti names Santos' Neymar in his squad during the press conference REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks to media ahead of the World Cup - Museu do Amanha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 18, 2026 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti names Santos' Neymar in his squad during the press conference REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

Vinicius Jr brings Maracana curtain-raiser to life as Brazil rout Panama 6-2

Vinicius Jr celebrating a goal during the 6-2 international friendly win over Panama at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on May 31, 2026.
Vinicius Jr celebrating a goal during the 6-2 international friendly win over Panama at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro on May 31, 2026.

Brazil boss Ancelotti confident forward Neymar will recover for World Cup

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks to media ahead of the World Cup - Museu do Amanha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 18, 2026 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti names Santos' Neymar in his squad during the press conference REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti speaks to media ahead of the World Cup - Museu do Amanha, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - May 18, 2026 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti names Santos' Neymar in his squad during the press conference REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

Neymar out of Brazil friendlies and set to miss World Cup opener

Santos' Neymar reacts, Soccer Football, Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Coritiba, Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 17, 2026. REUTERS/Jean Carniel
Santos' Neymar reacts, Soccer Football, Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Coritiba, Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil, May 17, 2026. REUTERS/Jean Carniel

Neymar suffers calf injury but expected to join Brazil camp ahead of World Cup

Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Coritiba - Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil - May 17, 2026 Santos' Neymar reacts REUTERS/Jean Carniel/File Photo
Soccer Football - Brasileiro Championship - Santos v Coritiba - Neo Quimica Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil - May 17, 2026 Santos' Neymar reacts REUTERS/Jean Carniel/File Photo

How are the World Cup favourites shaping up?

Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina will be favourites to retain their title at the June 11-July 19 World Cup.
Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina will be favourites to retain their title at the June 11-July 19 World Cup.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.